Bologna Children's Book Fair postponed

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair has been postponed for a month owing to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, organisers announced today. Read more

Hilary Mantel praised for The Mirror & the Light

Critics have praised Hilary Mantel’s The Mirror & The Light (4th Estate) as "magnificent" and a "masterpiece"... Read more

Nigel Newton to receive LBF Lifetime Achievement Award 2020

Nigel Newton, founder and chief executive of Bloomsbury Publishing will be presented with the London Book Fair Lifetime Achievement Award this year. Read more

Simon Cowell partners with HCG on new children's series

Simon Cowell and his six-year-old son are teaming up with Hachette Children’s Group on a new picture-led children’s book series called Wishfits.... Read more
NLT releases resources to help teachers use audiobooks in the classroom

The National Literacy Trust (NLT) has released classroom resources on audiobooks, after research showed that listening to them can support children’s reading. Read more
HarperCollins buys 'joyous' body confidence book by King

HarperCollins has bought a “joyous” book by Chessie King that aims to spread body confidence for women of all ages. Read more
Vintage celebrates late Toni Morrison's birthday

Vintage will celebrate the late Toni Morrison’s 89th birthday through partnerships and activities throughout the year. Read more
HarperCollins marks 30 years of Dr Seuss classic

HarperCollins Children’s Books is celebrating 30 years of the Dr Seuss classic Oh, the Places You’ll Go! with a deluxe version.... Read more
Canongate to publish Marine Corp veteran's 'astonishing' debut

Canongate is publishing an "astonishing" debut novel of “extraordinary suspense” from writer and US Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay. Read more

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A climate for change

By Benedicte Page

Deputy Editor And News Editor at The Bookseller

As floods swamp Britain in yet another reminder of the weather extremes engendered by climate change, this week’s announcement from German media giant Bertelsmann, parent... Read more
The £10bn question

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More city, less village

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Book Previews

FutureBook

BookTech pitch-off | Super six start-ups make the cut

By Bec Evans

Co-founder at Prolifiko

Whittling down the entrants to a shortlist of five start-ups to pitch at FutureBook Live proved a tough task—so much so that an additional firm made the cut this year. Read more
Boom time?

Dominic White Head of Publishing and Commerce at W F HOWES LTD
What is the futurebook?

Molly Flatt Comment editor at The Bookseller
What the publishing world looks like from an outsider's perspective

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How big is the pre-order market?

Philip Jones Editor at The Bookseller